The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 36,800
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1476
1832
2083
1434
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1476 mm
Height
1434 mm
2786
4767
2810
4624
4767 mm
Length
4624 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.08 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320i
61 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
894 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
